About Panic Disorder: Popular Relaxation Techniques

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Panic Disorder Panic Disorder Symptoms / Diagnosis Treatment Coping From Katharina Star, your Guide to Panic Disorder Relaxation techniques are strategies used to reduce stress and lower anxiety. These techniques are known to have numerous benefits to the body and mind, including assisting in letting go of tightness throughout muscles and creating calmer and more peaceful thoughts. Relaxation techniques are often recommended to people with panic disorder as a way to manage panic attacks and other anxiety symptoms. These strategies have been found to effectively manage many of the common symptoms of panic, such as lowering a rapid heart rate, reducing muscle tension, and eliciting deep, cleansing breaths. Learn more about some of the most popular relaxation techniques. Breathing Exercises Breathing exercises are the cornerstone for most relaxation techniques. These exercises are easy to learn and can help reduce feelings of anxiety. By focusing on slow, deep breaths, you are able to relax your body and clear your mind. Here you will find more about how abdominal breathing can help reduce panic, along with a simple deep breathing exercise. Visualization for Relaxation Visualization is a simple and effective way to feel more relaxed. Through the use of your own imagination, visualization helps you picture yourself in a serene and peaceful environment. By visualizing yourself in a calming situation, your mind and body will respond like you are actually there. Learn more about visualization and use a practice exercise to begin visualizing today. See More About:  self-help techniques  managing panic attacks  relaxation techniques Progressive Muscle Relaxation Progressive muscle relaxation (PMR) is an effective relaxation technique used to let go of built up tensions throughout the body. PMR involves tightening and then releasing various muscle groups to reduce tightness that is often caused by anxiety. Through focusing on the muscles, you are also able to calm and quiet your mind. Here you will find instructions on how to use PMR to reduce panic and anxiety. See More About:  panic disorder symptoms  agoraphobia  relaxation techniques Meditation Many people find meditation to be a useful way to reduce stress. It can help you feel more balanced, calm, and focused. Meditation is a great way to reduce anxiety in the morning and start the day feeling refreshed. It can also be used at the end of the day to let go of built up stress and tension. Find out more the benefits of mediation, how it works, and ways you can start meditating. See More About:  meditation  breathing exercises  stress relief Panic Disorder Ads Relaxation Meditation Yoga for Stress Tai Chi Stress Stress Management Featured Articles Treatments Coping Agoraphobia Related and Co-Occurring Conditions For Family and Friends Glossary   More from About.com Living with Depression By obtaining the correct medical intervention and learning better coping skills, you can not only live with depression, but live well. More> 9 Symptoms of Depression If you have experienced five or more of these symptoms within the same two week period, this could be indicative of an episode of depression. More> This newsletter is written by: Katharina Star Panic Disorder Guide Email Me | My Blog | My Forum   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About Panic Disorder newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2012 About.com   Must Reads Diagnosis of Panic Disorder Symptoms of Panic Disorder Coping with Panic Attacks Treatment & Talking with Your Doctor Info for Family/Friends Advertisement